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Develop spiritual disciplines
College can be a time when students ask deep questions about God and their faith. Through formal and informal initiatives, JBU faculty and staff guide students to Scripture and God as they build a Biblical foundation that will last for life.
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Growth groups
Growth Groups are peer-led and faculty/staff-led groups that meet weekly for fellowship, Bible study, prayer, book discussion, or to address a particular area of interest from within the group. These groups offer a variety of time commitments ranging from a few weeks to a full year.

Retreats
Whether it's Fall Breakaway at New Life Ranch or the spring retreats for men and women, JBU's annual retreats are a great time to get away from campus, connect with other students and grow in your relationship with Christ. Silent retreats are also sometimes offered.

Spiritual mentoring
In addition to small groups, Student Ministries seeks to connect students in the pursuit of mentoring relationships.

Walker prayer chapel
A small prayer chapel is available to our JBU community in Walker Student Center next to the Office of Christian Formation. It is open 24/7.

Seminars and lectures
OCF can conduct seminars on prayer, journaling, Christian meditation, and silence and solitude throughout the year. Outside Christian formation experts conduct lectures on various topics for students.

Resources
The OCF Resource Room (WSC124) is open during business hours with a variety of books and resources for the community. Coffee and tea are waiting.
For more information, contact Tracy Balzer, director of Christian formation.
Resources
Policy Information
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News Best Colleges 2019), JBU enrolls more than 2,100 students from 38 states and 53 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers 41 majors, with top programs including engineering, nursing, family and human services, biology, graphic design and construction management.
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